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André Schürrle excited to work with Jose Mourinho
Wednesday 26 June 2013
New Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle is excited about the prospect of working with Jose Mourinho after becoming the Portuguese's first signing of his second spell at Stamford Bridge.
US Open 2013: The skies have it – Justin Rose joins Frank Lampard and Lionel Messi in the trend for a pointed celebration
Monday 17 June 2013
Pointing to the skies in celebration is becoming ever more popular
The Last Word: A crazy half-hour hardly means new Löw for Germany
Saturday 20 October 2012
It would be churlish to treat a freakish match as imploding a whole philosophy
Quotes of the Euros: "Jakub watched his father murder his mother... but he's bounced back"
Monday 02 July 2012
Adrian Chiles set the tone but others followed suit with plenty more nonsense... plus the odd clever quip
Bayer Leverkusen CEO critical of Michael Ballack
Friday 27 January 2012
Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Michael Ballack has failed to deliver in his 20 months at the Bundesliga club after joining in 2010 from Chelsea, club CEO Wolfgang Holzhaeuser said today.
'Draw is difficult...but it's also exciting'
Saturday 17 December 2011
Wenger admits Milan tie is 50-50 while Villas-Boas says it could have been easier
Sam Wallace: If Uefa is concerned with fair play it has to reduce Rooney's ban
Monday 05 December 2011
Talking Football: Rooney's offence was silly but to ban him for 50 per cent of a tournament is disproportionate
Heartbreak for Chelsea as Friedrich strikes late on
Wednesday 23 November 2011
Bayer Leverkusen 2 Chelsea 1
Something From The Weekend: England's new ginger prince; Michael Ballack; Blazer's best
Monday 20 June 2011
The Good, The Bad and The Odd
Nottingham Forest unveil Steve McClaren
Thursday 16 June 2011
Former England head coach Steve McClaren was unveiled as the new Nottingham Forest manager at a press conference at the City Ground this morning.
Joachim Loew signals end of Michael Ballack's international career
Thursday 16 June 2011
Germany midfielder Michael Ballack's international career was ended by coach Joachim Loew today after he told the 34-year-old he was no longer in his plans because of the impact of the squad's younger players.
Ancelotti sacked in Goodison corridor by ruthless Chelsea
Monday 23 May 2011
Club keen on Porto manager Villas-Boas after Italian is dismissed for 'falling short of expectations'
John Terry wants Carlo Ancelotti to remain at Chelsea
Thursday 12 May 2011
Chelsea captain John Terry does not want manager Carlo Ancelotti to leave the club this summer.
No more Mr Nice Guy? Even if he wins, Ancelotti loses
Saturday 07 May 2011
Personable and successful, he should be ideal for Chelsea, but he is still likely to be sacked even if he takes the title
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